How far is Bloomington, MN from Kasota, MN?
The driving distance from Bloomington, MN to Kasota, MN is about 62.9 miles (101.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Kasota.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Kasota.
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Start on West 90th Street
63 m · 13 sec · West 90th Street
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Turn left onto West Bloomington Freeway
46 m · 4 sec · West Bloomington Freeway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35W South
815 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight right
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 13 South: Shakopee
2600 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
4.9 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 169 South, CR 21: Mankato
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
7.3 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 41, CR 78: Chestnut Boulevard
1473 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CR 78: Chestnut Boulevard
69 m · 7 sec
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Continue on County Road 78
1252 ft · 25 sec · County Road 78
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Turn right onto Louisville Road
2 mi · 4 min · Louisville Road
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Turn right onto 147th Street
1775 ft · 43 sec · 147th Street
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Turn left onto Red Rock Drive
1624 ft · 35 sec · Red Rock Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward US 169 South
80 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left
11.1 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
22.7 mi · 27 min
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Turn left onto East Broadway Avenue
1027 ft · 23 sec · East Broadway Avenue
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Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail
1484 ft · 43 sec · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail
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Turn right onto Rabbit Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Rabbit Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Hill Street
543 ft · 17 sec · East Hill Street
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Turn right onto North Rice Street
31 m · 5 sec · North Rice Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Rice Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Kasota.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 169 South
Continue straight
22.7 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Kasota.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Kasota?
The road trip is about 62.9 miles (101.3 km) and usually takes 01h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lawrence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.4 miles from Bloomington and 31.5 miles from Kasota.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.92 one way or $15.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Kasota.
Stop Ideas Near Lawrence
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lawrence.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Kasota. Straight-line distance: 50.12 mi (80.66 km).
#1 Bloomington
The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
| Population | 84,583 |
| Coordinates | 44.8408000, -93.2982800 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kasota
Township in Le Sueur County, Minnesota
| Population | 1,666 |
| Coordinates | 44.2924700, -93.9649600 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kasota (-93.96496, 44.29247)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 101 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $7.92 | $15.85 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $8.70 | $17.41 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $9.75 | $19.50 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $10.80 | $21.60 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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